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The Wrestler (2008) -- A drama centered on retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson as he makes his way through the independent circuit, trying to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival.
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The Wrestler (2008) -- Danny Boyle discusses how he acquired the rights to the Hindo version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" with director Darren Aronofsky.
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Overview

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Director:
Darren Aronofsky
Writer (WGA):
Robert D. Siegel (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
30 January 2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Sport more
Tagline:
Love. Pain. Glory.
Plot:
A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 30 wins & 21 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(1383 articles)
Guttenberg's New Role Is Close To Home
 (From WENN. 4 November 2009, 4:06 AM, PST)

Eric Roberts: The Hollywood Interview
 (From The Hollywood Interview. 2 November 2009, 10:23 AM, PST)

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MPAA:
Rated R for violence, sexuality/nudity, language and some drug use.
Runtime:
109 min
Country:
USA | France
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | SDDS | Dolby Digital
Company:
Wild Bunch more

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Trivia:
Due to the film's modest budget, W. Axl Rose donated the use of Guns 'n' Roses' "Sweet Child O'Mine" free of charge for the final match. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When the kids wake up Randy, he goes out of the van, the door closes without anyone closing it. more
Quotes:
Randy 'The Ram' Robinson: What can I get for you, good-lookin'?
Touchdown Man at Deli Counter: Half pound of egg salad.
Randy 'The Ram' Robinson: HALF POUND OF EGG SALAD, COMIN' UP!
Touchdown Man at Deli Counter: Is it fresh?
Randy 'The Ram' Robinson: Fresh? Fresh as monkey's breath, brother!
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "At the Movies: Summer Special 2008/09" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Stuntin' Like My Daddy more

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251 out of 384 people found the following comment useful.
Wow!!!, 8 September 2008
10/10
Author: kurt-haider from Eisenerz, Austria

I saw the movie at the world premiere in Venice and Mickey Rourke, Darren Aronofsky and other crew members were also in the audience. When the credits began, people were jumping out of their seats (including me) applauding and cheering for more than 15 minutes. It was really amazing. I have been a Rourke fan for 10 years now and to me Darren Aronofsky is one of the greatest directors of the last ten years. So when I entered the cinema my expectations were as high as never before. But this 40 Euro ticket was worth every cent. I never saw such a moving performance by "Sir Eddie Cook" who played Randy "the Ram" with such authenticity that I was paralyzed for almost two hours. And that's because Rourke isn't just playing "Ram", he IS "Ram", at least a part of him (there are many parallels to his real troubled past). Aronofsky really did a great job and really pushed the actors to their limits. It is amazing to see how a good director can turn such a simple story into one of the greatest movies I have ever seen (and I watch hundreds of movies). So everybody who grew up in the 80's with wrestling, hard rock and Nintendo or just loves movies should see this - at least ten times. God bless you Darren, Mickey and all the other crew members for the best cinema experience I have ever had. no doubt about it.

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